Utilizing Methadone to Treat Residents for Pain and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in Nursing Facilities: A Comprehensive Guide

January 30, 2025

2 - 2:45 p.m. ET

ACCME CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE

This training will help your team seamlessly transition residents on methadone from the hospital to the skilled nursing environment. This guide outlines a clear, step-by-step approach to effectively implement Methadone treatment for individuals with pain or opioid use disorders within nursing facilities. By following these carefully crafted steps, healthcare providers can ensure a safe and supportive environment that promotes recovery and enhances the well-being of residents.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Learn how to differentiate the indication (reason) for methadone, whether for pain or opioid use disorder.
  2. Review the process for coordinating methadone logistics with the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).
  3. Explore the effective utilization of the COE-NF Methadone Checklist to develop policies and procedures that support the care of residents on methadone.

Speaker: Dr. Swati Gaur & Dr. Azen

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Established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the COE-NF offers Certified Medicare and Medicaid Nursing Facility Staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to trainings, technical assistance and additional resources, at no cost.

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We help nursing facilities to improve the quality of life and care provided for residents who are experiencing a variety of behavioral health disorders, with a focus on Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-Occurring Disorders (COD).

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